Jonathan Hall (rower)

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Bornc.1938

Michael Jonathan W Hall (born c.1938), is a male former rower who competed for England and Oxford.

Rowing career

He represented England and won a silver medal in the coxless pair at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. [1] [2]

England at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

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Silver medal medal awarded in sports and other competitions for achieving 2nd place

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The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Cardiff, Wales, from 18–26 July 1958.

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References

  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1958 Athletes". Team England.